The Quick Verdict
Get the Shot Scope PRO LX. It's $30 cheaper than the Tour V6, adds slope, bumps magnification to 7x, and uses a dual OLED display that holds up better in bright conditions than a standard LCD. The Tour V6 is discontinued — you might find it on clearance, and if the price drops significantly that changes the math, but as a default buy, the PRO LX is the smarter call. Check price at Shot Scope →
What They Have in Common
Both units hit ±1 yard accuracy, which is plenty for actual on-course decisions. Both have magnet mounts for cart attachment. Both are built to handle rain. And both use vibration feedback to confirm pin acquisition — the Tour V6 calls this PinSeeker with Visual Jolt, the PRO LX uses pulse vibration. Different names, same idea: you feel it lock on.
Where They Differ
Slope — the biggest gap
The Tour V6 has no slope mode. The PRO LX does, with a switch to toggle it off for tournament play. That's a meaningful difference at this price tier. Slope-adjusted yardage is genuinely useful for practice rounds, casual golf, and figuring out why that "150-yard shot" always comes up short when you're playing uphill. You'll toggle slope off for tournaments — and probably forget once or twice — but having the option is worth something. For $30 less than a no-slope Bushnell, the PRO LX's slope inclusion is hard to argue against.
Optics and Display
The Tour V6 runs a standard LCD display. The PRO LX uses dual OLED — red and black — which delivers better contrast in tough light. Nobody reads a rangefinder in direct overhead sun without shading the lens; they read it in the shadow of their palm. But OLED still wins that contest, especially on overcast mornings when an LCD can look washed out. The PRO LX also pulls ahead on magnification: 7x versus 6x. A single power step doesn't transform your targeting, but it does sharpen the view, particularly when you're trying to separate the flag from the trees behind it.
Range
The Tour V6 is rated to 1,300 yards with 500+ yards to a flag. The PRO LX caps at 900 yards total, with no separate flag spec published in the data. For golf purposes, this is largely theoretical — you're not ranging 900-yard shots — but if you occasionally use your rangefinder for hunting or other distance work, the V6 has headroom the PRO LX doesn't. On a golf course, both will get you to any flag you're actually shooting at.
Battery and Build
The Tour V6 runs on a CR2 lithium battery, which you can find at any pharmacy or hardware store mid-trip, which matters if you're traveling and run dry. The PRO LX rates to about 5,800 measurements, but the data doesn't specify battery type or replaceability, so it's hard to compare directly. Shot Scope doesn't publish weight or dimensions for the PRO LX, which is mildly annoying — you won't know what you're holding until it shows up.
Who Should Buy Which
Get the Shot Scope PRO LX if:
- You want slope and you don't want to pay a premium for it — the PRO LX gives you both for less than the Tour V6 charges for neither.
- You play a lot of practice rounds on hilly courses where slope-adjusted yardage would actually change your club selection.
- You value display quality — OLED contrast and 7x magnification are real upgrades over the V6's LCD and 6x.
- You want to buy something you can actually order new without hunting down closeout stock.
Get the Bushnell Tour V6 if:
- You find it on meaningful clearance — if it drops to $199 or below, it's still a well-built rangefinder from a trusted brand, and the lack of slope won't bother you if you never wanted it anyway.
- You play exclusively in tournament conditions where you want a simple, no-slope unit and you trust Bushnell's build quality from years of use.
- You use a rangefinder outside of golf and want that extended 1,300-yard range for other applications.
The Bottom Line
The Tour V6 is a solid rangefinder that's now discontinued and selling at a price that doesn't reflect that reality. The PRO LX costs $30 less, adds slope, improves the optics, and is actually in production. The one honest caveat: Shot Scope doesn't have Bushnell's name recognition, and the missing size and weight specs make it harder to evaluate the feel in hand. But on the merits of what both units do, the PRO LX wins this comparison cleanly.